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Sentence Examples Stridsman operated his own Web-based trading advisory service in Sweden and was chair of the Swedish Technical Analysts Federation. Bergmeal was sometimes mixed into food during times of scarcity in Lapland and Sweden. Then you have Sweden, too, burning with desire to break a lance with Russia on the question of Polish independence. Sweden has no tradition of using juries in most types of criminal or civil trial. These figures can be compared with around to 21 inhabitants per km2 for entire Sweden. The concept of municipalities was introduced in Sweden in 1863, making each of the towns a city municipality of its own. Scania has the mildest climate in Sweden, but there are some local differences. It is the oldest stone church in Sweden, built around the same time as Lund cathedral. The Vikings who invaded western and eastern Europe were mainly pagans from the same area as present day Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In Scandinavia, fjord is used for a narrow inlet of the sea in Norway, Denmark and western Sweden, but this is not its only application. Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 and with Sweden from 1814 to 1905 reduced its influence. Twenty four beach drainage systems have been installed since 1981 in Denmark, USA, UK, Japan, Spain, Sweden, France, Italy and Malaysia. Most of northern and central Sweden, however, belongs to the Svecofennian province, together with the southwestern part of Finland. In fact, Sweden was the first European country that established 9 national parks. Twitching is highly developed in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Finland and Sweden. It affected all of the areas where Danish had been influential, including all of Denmark, Southern Sweden and coastal southern Norway. The dialects of Old East Norse that were spoken in Sweden are called Runic Swedish while the dialects of Denmark are referred to as Runic Danish. From 1200 onwards, the dialects in Denmark began to diverge from those of Sweden. Outside Sweden and Finland, there are about 40,000 active learners enrolled in Swedish language courses. Among its highest priorities is to maintain intelligibility with the language spoken in Sweden. Show More Sentences It has published Finlandssvensk ordbok, a dictionary about the differences between Swedish in Finland and Sweden. A large number of French words were imported into Sweden around the 18th century. By the 1920s, oil fields had been established in many countries including Canada, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine, the United States, Peru and Venezuela. The first successful oil tanker, the Zoroaster, was built in 1878 in Sweden, designed by Ludvig Nobel. The declaration was signed by Germany, United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and Luxembourg. At the Nobel Banquet or other such formal events in Sweden, the first toast is usually to the Swedish sovereign. Sweden initially agreed to take part in the scheme by sending an invasion force to Scotland, but later backed out of this arrangement. They took off in front of the King of France and King Gustav III of Sweden. Before the eighteenth century, it was thought, in Sweden, that sea levels were falling. A wolf bounty was introduced in Sweden in 1647, after the extermination of moose and reindeer forced wolves to feed on livestock. The gray wolf is fully protected in Sweden and partially controlled in Norway. It was described from a type specimen collected in Sweden, with the name Fringilla domestica. It was introduced into Sweden around 1770 with seeds obtained from Holland. One of the three Baltic states, it is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, to the east of Sweden and Denmark. In Sweden, five years after Peter's death, in 1730 Philip Johan von Strahlenberg published a new atlas proposing the Urals as the border of Asia. According to a report in The Local, a specimen lived 155 years in the well of a family home in Brantevik, a fishing village in southern Sweden. Astrid fled to her father's home in Oppland, then went on to Sweden where she thought she and Olaf would be safe. They were both related to royalty and probably gave Snorri an insight into the history of Sweden. Major modern exporters of granite include China, India, Italy, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Spain and the United States. Moreover, their sponsored national teams include Germany, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Sweden, Japan and Russia. Show More Sentences Beckham was partially fit by the time of the 2002 World Cup held in Japan and South Korea, and played in the first match against Sweden. Quick clay is a unique type of marine clay indigenous to the glaciated terrains of Norway, Canada, Northern Ireland, and Sweden. The major speedway nations in Europe are the United Kingdom, Sweden, Poland and Denmark. The Allsvenskan has seven teams and before the introduction of the Elitserien in 1982 was the top flight speedway league in Sweden. The church of Sweden provides confirmation camps, usually combined with outdoor life. During the 4th millennium BCE, the Funnelbeaker culture expanded into Sweden up to Uppland. There are also many bog bodies from this time in Denmark, Schleswig and southern Sweden. Germany and Sweden sought to create a social consensus behind a gradual restructuring. Until the early 20th century, runes were used in rural Sweden for decorative purposes in Dalarna and on Runic calendars. The largest group of surviving Runic inscription are Viking Age Younger Futhark runestones, most commonly found in Sweden. Fragments of his translation have survived, notably the Codex Argenteus held since 1648 in the University Library of Uppsala in Sweden. The Old East Norse dialect was spoken in Denmark, Sweden, settlements in Russia, England, and Danish settlements in Normandy. This is also because of the strong influence of the standard languages, particularly in Denmark and Sweden. Ritual instruments such as bronze lurs have been uncovered, especially in the region of Denmark and western Sweden. Before the consolidation of Sweden, the Geats were politically independent of the Swedes or Svear, whose name was Sweonas in Old English. What historians today think is that this realm could just as well be the force behind the creation of the medieval kingdom of Sweden. The way to become king in Sweden could however also be to defeat opponents in battle and not only to be elected by the formal procedure. The titles, however, changed when the new king Carl XVI Gustaf in 1973 decided that his royal title should simply be King of Sweden. According to this hypothesis the Geats would have not only resided in southern Sweden but also in Jutland, where Beowulf would have lived. Then the Gutes were sending many messengers to Sweden, but none of them succeeded in negotiating a peace, till Awair Strabain from Alva parish. Show More Sentences It is kept in the National Library of Sweden in Stockholm together with the Gutalagen, the legal code of Gotland. During this period, it is believed that the Swedes expanded from eastern Sweden and incorporated the Geats to the south. In the middle of the 17th century Sweden was the third largest country in Europe by land area, only surpassed by Russia and Spain. These border controls were set up to tackle the issue with immigrants coming to Sweden in relation to the ongoing European migrant crisis. The 1814 campaign was the last war in which Sweden participated as a combatant. Between 1870 and 1914, Sweden began developing the industrialized economy that exists today. Sweden remained officially neutral during World War I and World War II, although its neutrality during World War II has been disputed. Sweden also supported Finland in the Winter War and the Continuation War with volunteers and materiel. Around the 860 Rus', a group of Vikings perhaps from Roden, Sweden, began to rule the area under their leader Rurik. In northernmost Sweden, the word lapp is in use and not seen as derogatory or taboo. In 1998, Sweden formally apologized for the wrongs committed against the Sami. Of those, 36 cases involved a determination of the rights of individual Sami in Finland and Sweden. Since 1993, Norway, Sweden and Finland have recognized February 6 as Sami National Day. This is due in part to historic laws prohibiting the use of Sami languages in schools and at home in Sweden and Norway. Baltic Finns are also significant minority groups in neighbouring countries of Sweden, Norway and Russia. Finland was governed as a part of Sweden, while Estonia was under a Baltic German knightly brotherhood. These include the Kvens and Forest Finns in Norway, the Tornedalians in Sweden, and the Ingrian Finns in Russia. The Sweden Finns are either native to Sweden or have emigrated from Finland to Sweden. The majority moved from Finland to Sweden following the Second World War, taking advantage of the rapidly expanding Swedish economy. The Finnish language has official status as one of five minority languages in Sweden. Show More Sentences This mention of Karelian raids on Sweden in the chronicle is given as the main reason to found Stockholm, the current capital of Sweden. While Novgorod was unsuccessfully trying to subdue Karelians, Sweden was successfully doing the same with the neighbouring Finnish tribes. After this, both Sweden and Novgorod engaged in the long conflict over dominance of Karelians and their lands. Some of the evacuees have later immigrated, mainly to Sweden, to Australia and to North America. Geologically, the Scandinavian Peninsula comprises the mainland of Norway and Sweden as well as the northernmost part of Finland. Sweden was very successful during the Thirty Years' War, while Denmark was a failure. Denmark was poorly prepared for the war and Norway was reluctant to attack Sweden, which left the Swedes in a good position. The Thirty Years' War thus began the rise of Sweden as a great power, while it marked the start of decline for the Danish. In 1809, eastern Sweden was conquered by Russia in the Finnish War, after which Finland became the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland. The landscape of Sweden can be described as a mixture of that of Norway, Finland and Denmark. The sea has a heavy influence on the weather in the western coastal zones of Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. In Denmark, Iceland and Sweden elections are held at least once every four years. As of November 2015, there are temporary border controls set up between Denmark and Sweden. Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have for example experienced constant and large excess exports in recent years. Sweden also had foreign debts by the end of 2010, but at a much smaller scale. In 2012, around 23 per cent of the total exports from both Denmark and Sweden went to other Nordic countries. Especially Iceland and Sweden, but also Finland and Norway, have a significant production of electricity based on hydro power. Geothermal energy production is the most important source of energy in Iceland, whilst nuclear power is produced in both Finland and in Sweden. Sweden and Denmark can look forward to a relatively modest increase in the next decades. The right to use sign language is set in the Finnish Language Act and in Sweden the Swedish sign language is an official minority language. Show More Sentences In 2012, net migration had the greatest impact on the population increase in Sweden. Most Sami live in Norway followed by Sweden and Finland, while the fewest Sami live in Russia. In both Denmark and Sweden, there are cultural institutions with roots in the traditions of the royal courts. In folk music, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands share many common aspects. Originally, the Kings of Sweden were elected by all free men at the Mora Thing. Bernadotte eventually ascended the throne as Charles XIV John of Sweden and founded the still current House of Bernadotte. Main things in Sweden were the Thing of all Swedes, the Thing of all Geats and the Lionga thing. In Sweden, however, ting is used to name the subnational county councils, which are called Landsting. In some cases, like the Lutheran Church of Sweden, it is the denomination leader title. The consolidation of Sweden was a long process during which the loosely organized social system consolidated under the power of the king. Also, for various reasons, scholars differ in defining early Sweden as either a country, state or kingdom. Unlike the histories of Denmark and Norway, there is no agreement on a reliable date for a unified Sweden. A common definition of Sweden is that it was formed when the Swedes and Geats were ruled by one king. There may have existed local kings in Western Sweden, even though their names have not been preserved. The current borders of Sweden were not settled until 1809 with the loss of Finland to Russia in the Finnish War. Thorpe notes that numerous other traditions existed in Sweden at the time of his writing. Bracteates have been found in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and, in smaller numbers, England and areas south of Denmark. Two objects with runic inscriptions invoking Thor date from the 11th century, one from England and one from Sweden. Odin is a remote descendant of Thor, removed by twelve generations, who led an expedition across Germany, Denmark and Sweden to Norway. The Altuna stone from Sweden, one of four stones depicting Thor's fishing trip. Show More Sentences Christiern Pedersen finally found a copy in the collection of Archbishop Birger Gunnersen of Lund, modern Sweden, which he gladly lent him. In order to conduct research for the prize essay, Rask traveled to Sweden in 1812 with his friend Rasmus Nyerup. European integration and the accession of Sweden, Finland and Denmark to the EU, without Norway and Iceland, has undermined Nordic integration. Within the decade between 2003 and 2013, income inequality grew even in traditionally egalitarian countries like Germany, Sweden and Denmark. In this situation, it seems unlikely that Sweden could have been able to organize a major expedition against Novgorod. Novgorod didn't want to give him shelter, either, so that Andrey had to escape to Kolyvan and then to Sweden. Another Old French Polo manuscript, dating to around 1350, is held by the National Library of Sweden. At that time traders and settlers came principally from Germany and Sweden. Other common destinations include Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, and Sweden, among others. Without resources to consolidate its position, New Sweden was gradually absorbed by New Holland and later in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Unlike Sweden and Poland, Denmark under Frederick II had trouble continuing the fight against Muscovy. The total population estimate for 1997 is around 60 adults in Sweden, 11 adults in Finland, and 50 in Norway. However, in the later Treaty of Teusina in 1595, Sweden acknowledged Russian rights in Kola. In his attempt to retain the throne, Shuysky allied himself with the Swedes, unleashing the Ingrian War with Sweden. Russia annexed the Baltic coast from Sweden and parts of Finland, which would become the site of the new Russian capital, Saint Petersburg. War with Poland and Sweden in 1662 led to a fiscal crisis and riots across the country. The French king and king of Sweden are circumspect, industrious, and prospective, too, in this affair. The Levantine Arabic is spoken by migrants in Germany, France, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Austria and Greece. In Denmark notably in Jutland, where the northern half use it extensively in traditional dialect, and multiple places in Sweden. In the Lutheran Church of Sweden, the Archbishop of Uppsala is considered primus inter pares. Show More Sentences The Reformation in Sweden began with Olaus and Laurentius Petri, brothers who took the Reformation to Sweden after studying in Germany. In the 18th century, there was some ecumenical interest between the Church of Sweden and the Church of England. For after all Sweden can have no interest in allowing a quatrumvirate to put hands on the whole of Europe. That very year they received an order from Gustaf II Adolf of Sweden for a large number of tapestries and four caparisons. And if Sweden is coming out of its dot-coma, then so should the rest of the high-tech world. In Denmark the Jutes merged with the Danes, in Sweden the Geats and Gutes merged with the Swedes. Sweden had from early medieval times exported iron and silver mined there, while Poland had and still has extensive salt mines. Severe winters can lead to ice formation around southern Sweden and even in the Danish straits. The present contracting parties are Denmark, Estonia, the European Community, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Sweden. Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Poland and the Baltic states. The term Scandinavia always includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In Nordic languages, only Denmark, Norway and Sweden are commonly included in the definition of Scandinavia. After a visit to Sweden, Andersen became a supporter of early political Scandinavism. Notable are the Norwegian fjords, the Scandinavian Mountains, the flat, low areas in Denmark, and the archipelagos of Sweden and Norway. The people of Stockholm, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark, have the greatest difficulty in understanding other Scandinavian languages. In the east, Finland, was a fully incorporated part of Sweden since medieval times until the Napoleonic wars, when it was ceded to Russia. The Norwegian parliament Storting elected king Charles XIII of Sweden as king of Norway on 4 November. The Swedish king also proposed a unification of Denmark, Norway and Sweden into a single united kingdom. Finally at Nidaros, now Trondheim, he was acclaimed king at the Eyrathing, and in a few months Olaf fled to Sweden. Feudalism never really developed in Norway or Sweden, as it did in the rest of Europe. Show More Sentences Margaret was working toward a union of Sweden with Denmark and Norway by having Olaf elected to the Swedish throne. He protected the constitution and liberties of Norway and Sweden during the age of Metternich. In contrast to Norway, Sweden had substantially higher actual and projected unemployment numbers as a result of the recession. The fastest growing immigrant groups in 2011 in absolute numbers were from Poland, Lithuania and Sweden. She turned down Philip's own hand early in 1559 but for several years entertained the proposal of King Eric XIV of Sweden. In 1668, England allied itself with Sweden, and with its former enemy the Netherlands, to oppose Louis XIV in the War of Devolution. In Sweden a similar ceremony as the British was held until 1974, when the constitution was changed. Similar societies, partially imitating Freemasonry, emerged in France, Germany, Sweden and Russia. Thanks to Pitt's efforts, Britain joined the Third Coalition, an alliance that also involved Austria, Russia, and Sweden. A Second Coalition formed in 1798 by Great Britain, Austria, Naples, the Ottoman Empire, the Papal States, Portugal, Russia, and Sweden. Denmark also committed themselves to participate in a war against Sweden together with France and Russia. Shortly thereafter, Bernadotte took up the offer from Sweden to fill the vacant position of Crown Prince there. In April 1812, Britain, Russia and Sweden signed secret agreements directed against Napoleon. Heartened by France's loss in Russia, Prussia joined with Austria, Sweden, Russia, Great Britain, Spain, and Portugal in a new coalition. In Sweden, for instance, case law arguably plays a more important role than in some of the continental civil law systems. The blast furnace appeared around 1350 in Sweden, increasing the quantity of iron produced and improving its quality. Another area with large quantities of limestone is the island of Gotland, Sweden. Small numbers were built in other European countries, including in France, Belgium, Spain, and Hungary, also at Dannemora, Sweden. The company Energiprojekt AB in Sweden has made progress in using modern materials for harnessing the power of steam. Buses are built in many different countries such as Algeria, China, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and other countries. Show More Sentences They have recently been achieving great success, defeating teams including Sweden, Croatia and Latvia. The majority of runic inscriptions from the Viking period are found in Sweden and date from the 11th century. Remains of bread from primarily Birka in Sweden were made of barley and wheat. In the 16th century, Lutheranism spread from Germany into Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Baltic states, and Iceland. Denmark, Sweden and Finland then moved to put in place tuition fees for foreign students. Sweden originally abolished the Licentiate in 1969 but reintroduced it in response to demands from business. In Sweden by the 13th century menhirs were erected as markers for the graves of warriors. The three Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden all have long monarchic histories, and possess several palaces. In Denmark and Sweden, the elves appear as beings distinct from the vetter, even though the border between them is diffuse. Like the huldra in Norway and Sweden, they are hollow when seen from the back. In Sweden, people under the age of 18 are not allowed to purchase fireworks. Due to Swedish law, stores in Sweden cannot sell cider with less than 15 percentage juice by volume under the name Cider. Brands of cider in Sweden include Rekorderlig, Kivik, Herrljunga and Kopparberg. Since 1661, the Swedish Royal Library has been entitled to a copy of all works published in Sweden. The founding members were Italy, Romania, Netherlands, Portugal, Czechoslovakia, and Sweden. It is played professionally in Russia and Sweden and is considered a national sport in Russia. The first game with a unified German team was against Sweden on 10 October. The joint top scorers with seven goals each were Gunnar Nordahl of Sweden and Denmark's John Hansen. Turkey was the most successful nation with six gold medals followed by Sweden receiving 5 gold medals. Yachts from France, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, and the UK remain in the competition to challenge for the cup. Show More Sentences Beginning in the 17th century, there were several cessions of territory to Sweden. After Sweden permanently broke away from the personal union, Denmark tried on several occasions to reassert control over its neighbour. With Norway and Sweden, Denmark is part of the Scandinavian Airlines flag carrier. Denmark shares strong cultural and historic ties with its Scandinavian neighbours Sweden and Norway. Finland, Norway, Sweden and Portugal did not participate in the 1970 Contest as a protest against the results of the previous year. This feat was emulated in 2012, when Sweden won with 372 points, but with a new record of 18 maximum scores. In 2015, Sweden won the contest with 365 points, becoming the first country to ever reach 300 points or more twice while winning both times. The 10 founding members were Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The other five of which were Austria, Denmark, Portugal, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The founding members of the EFTA were Austria, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Austria, Sweden, and Finland joined the EU in 1995 and thus ceased to be EFTA members. The involvement of Portugal, Spain and Sweden did not return them to their former status as great powers. Sweden and Prussia were willing to join the UK and France, and Russia was isolated. Located in Sweden, the Institute offers a unique platform for researchers from different countries to work in close cooperation. In the late 1980s, the EFTA member states, led by Sweden, began looking at options to join the then European Communities. The Nobel Prize medals, minted by Myntverket in Sweden and the Mint of Norway since 1902, are registered trademarks of the Nobel Foundation. The Nordic countries are generally taken to include Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark. The Saami of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia have their own unique culture, with ties to the neighboring cultures. Swedish folk music is a genre of music based largely on folkloric collection work that began in the early 19th century in Sweden. Vocal and instrumental traditions in Sweden have tended to share tunes historically, though they have been performed separately. Show More Sentences That Sweden has the highest suicide rate in the world is a common mythconception. Wollstonecraft's Letters Written in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark is a deeply personal travel narrative. Wales made its only World Cup finals tournament appearance in the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden. Great Britain won all three of their matches, defeating Sweden and Netherlands in the first two rounds. Other countries, including Austria, Denmark, Slovenia, Hungary, Sweden and Norway have set up border controls in response to the crisis. The Transport board issues driving licences which are valid as identity documents in Sweden. The establishment of the Kalmar Union in 1397 united the kingdoms of Norway, Denmark and Sweden. Possession of Iceland passed from the Norwegian Empire to the Kalmar Union in 1415, when the kingdoms of Norway, Denmark and Sweden were united. It has become a very popular programme for children and adults and is shown in over 100 countries, including the UK, the Americas and Sweden. Since the 1990s, polls show that people in Sweden have gradually become more positive to asylum refugees. In Sweden they are called kummel, in Norway varde, and are indicated in navigation charts and maintained as part of the nautical marking system. The country has land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east. The term became part of the title of the King of Sweden but had little practical meaning. The largest trade flows are with Germany, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, and China. The people of northern Finland, Sweden, and Norway, the Sami, are known primarily for highly spiritual songs called joik. Finland is also one of the most successful nations in bandy, being the only nation beside Russia and Sweden to win a Bandy World Championship. Most speakers spoke Old East Norse in what is present day Denmark and Sweden. The Old East Norse dialect was spoken in Denmark, Sweden, settlements in Kievan Rus', eastern England, and Danish settlements in Normandy. The current Finnish and Estonian words for Sweden are Ruotsi and Rootsi, respectively. Old East Norse, between 800 and 1100, is called Runic Swedish in Sweden and Runic Danish in Denmark. Show More Sentences It is the oldest text written as a manuscript found in Sweden and from the 13th century. The colony of New Sweden introduced Lutheranism to America in the form of some of the continent's oldest European churches. The herd is now stable at around 150 individuals, some born in Scotland and some introduced from Sweden. The oldest known wild golden eagle was a bird banded in Sweden which was recovered 32 years later. In northern parts of Finland, Norway and Sweden, the mountain hare and the European hare compete for habitat. In Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia and Romania populations are large, and it is a common bird to see in forested regions. It breeds from Spain and Portugal east into central Europe and Ukraine, north to southern Sweden, Latvia and the UK, and south to southern Italy. One of the best places to see the red kite in Scandinavia is Scania in southern Sweden. In the 1970s they again occurred in Denmark and Sweden, where captive animals escaped and now survive in the wild. On 1 January 1995 Austria, Finland, and Sweden acceded to the EU marking its fourth enlargement. In Sweden, the practice is not consistent, as Sigismund and Adolf Frederick never have ordinals, whereas Frederick I often does. Whisky started being produced in Sweden in 1955 by the now defunct Skeppets whisky brand. European routes are always trunk in Sweden, and are more visible with special numbering. In Sweden, the Social Democratic Party held power from 1936 to 1976, 1982 to 1991, 1994 to 2006 and 2014 to present. In northern Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Poland, Denmark, and Sweden, smoked eel is considered a delicacy. It was very common in countries such as Sweden, before the Norwegians developed salmon farming, but is seldom done by private companies. Arctic char are also farmed in Iceland, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, West Virginia, and Ireland. Sweden was also the first country worldwide to recover completely from the Great Depression. Also many smaller ferries operate on domestic routes in Finland, Sweden and Estonia. The previous record was set in Sweden in 2004 when 583 people gathered who had the same surname of Norberg. Show More Sentences Starting the year with a BBC Television 'Special' The Young Generation Meet Shirley Bassey, recorded in Sweden and shown on BBC1 on 18 March. Around the world the album also peaked at number 1 in countries like Sweden and Ireland, and it sold over five million copies worldwide. Today, pregnant women are still not allowed to serve on submarines in Sweden. However, a submarine design office was set up in the Netherlands and a torpedo research program was started in Sweden. In Sweden, farmers use dried peat to absorb excrement from cattle that are wintered indoors. In prehistoric times, this animal was hunted by the Alby People of the east coast of Oland, Sweden. Ireland has a similar MP to Citizen ratio to Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden. The name of the peninsula is derived from the term Scandinavia, the cultural region of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The Scandinavian mountain range generally defines the border between Norway and Sweden. The region is rich in timber, iron and copper with the best farmland in southern Sweden. The very most valuable of these have been the deposits of iron ore in northwestern Sweden. It was not until the middle of the 17th century that Sweden had a secure outlet on the Kattegat and control of the south Baltic coast. The part of E4 that runs through western Stockholm is called Essingeleden and is the busiest road in Sweden. All of this is because road numbering and road standard is separate in Sweden, as in the rest of Scandinavia. Southern Sweden is predominantly agricultural, while the north is heavily forested. Today, Sweden is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, with a monarch as head of state, like its neighbour Norway. Sweden is a unitary state, currently divided into 21 counties and 290 municipalities. But with the union followed other problems and in the 1520s Sweden left this union. The last war in which Sweden was directly involved was in 1814, when Norway was militarily forced into personal union. Since then, Sweden has been at peace, maintaining an official policy of neutrality in foreign affairs. Show More Sentences The name Sweden was loaned from Dutch in the 17th century to refer to Sweden as an emerging great power. The actions of these Swedish Vikings are commemorated on many runestones in Sweden, such as the Greece runestones and the Varangian runestones. Sweden and Gothia were two separate nations long before that into antiquity. Still, Sweden remained a poor and economically backward country in which barter was the means of exchange. During the Thirty Years' War, Sweden conquered approximately half of the Holy Roman states. Between 1870 and 1914, Sweden began developing the industrialised economy that exists today. As in the first world war, Sweden remained officially neutral during World War II, although its neutrality during World War II has been disputed. Sweden was under German influence for much of the war, as ties to the rest of the world were cut off through blockades. Sweden also supplied steel and machined parts to Germany throughout the war. Southern Sweden is predominantly agricultural, with increasing forest coverage northward. Despite northerly locations, southern and central Sweden may have almost no snow in some winters. The local authorities, rather than the State, make up the larger part of the public sector in Sweden. It was not until elections in 2010 that an eighth party, the Sweden Democrats, gained Riksdag seats. Nevertheless, neither the Alliance, nor the left block, chose to form a coalition with the Sweden Democrats. Election turnout in Sweden has always been high by international comparison. This is particularly the case with New Sweden, where some of the Swedish settlers were of Finnish origin. It has been suggested that the Goths maintained contact with southern Sweden during their migration. These events are often described as the consolidation of Sweden, although substantial areas were conquered and incorporated later. Sweden is currently leading the EU in statistics measuring equality in the political system and equality in the education system. The Global Gender Gap Report 2006 ranked Sweden as the number one country in terms of gender equality. Find more words! 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